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It had been a while since Gregory Malia, a former Episcopalian priest with a penchant for partying, was seen in a nightclub, but he’s resurfaced at Greenhouse, acting more outlandish than ever.More>>

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San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to permanently shut down Suede, calling it a public nuisance and citing 15 separate violence incidents since 2007.More>>

To help reduce the risk of liability, bouncers and security guards must act reasonably, have proper permits to limit liability and act in compliance with their training.More>>

Hospitality law expert Stephen Barth discusses his hot issues for bar, restaurant and nightclub owners and operators, from tip sharing and foreclosures to bottle service and allergies.More>>

Five nightclubs were called out including the popular M2 Ultra Lounge, Lit Lounge and The Imperial, after undercover DOH representatives found patrons smoking inside each venue.More>>

Stephen Barth, founder of HospitalityLawyer.com and the Hospitality Law Conference, gave us the current legal landscape for nightclub, bar and restaurant owners and operators.More>>

At its first Sociable City Awards Program, the Responsible Hospitality Institute (RHI) recognized nine cities in the U.S. and Canada as exemplary models for safe nightlife.More>>